A post shared by Cardi B Official IG (@iamcardib) on Mar 20, 2017 at 7:03pm PDT

And while we couldn't imagine managing hair this long, Cardi does it effortlessly by rocking them bone straight or in a sky high ponytail. In short: when it comes to achieving a "poppin" protective style, we'd be remised not to turn to Cardi B for inspiration.

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The hair chameleon can practically pull of any look, and we've got the receipts to prove it. Check out every 2017 transformation she's pulled off so far!

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Cardi B.'s 2017 Hairstyles

Snatched!

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2 of 5Johnny Nunez

Cardi B.'s 2017 Hairstyles

Showing off her bundles at SXSW 2017. Slay!

3 of 5Bryan Bedder

Cardi B.'s 2017 Hairstyles

Cardi even slays shorter styles like this vibrant bob.

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4 of 5Robin Marchant

Cardi B.'s 2017 Hairstyles

We also love when Cardi fades to black in these long hair extensions.

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Cardi B.'s 2017 Hairstyles

And she also slays in super short cuts.

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